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The Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC is seeking a Senior Research Administrator. This position is full-time, benefits eligible and hybrid work arrangement.
The Senior Research Administrator manages the staff and administrative operations of the Price contracts and grants office, oversees complex grants and contracts, monitors and streamlines pre- and post-award proposal caseloads, resolves complex issues escalated from team members, and implements process improvements. This person will serve as an advisor to the Vice Dean for Research regarding sponsored projects administration.
Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong analytic skills, and the ability to manage many projects with attention to detail.
The Price Research Office contributes to the mission of the Price School by providing research administration support to school faculty and staff. Our office assisted in the submission of nearly 100 proposals requesting nearly $60 million in funding in the past year. Price research is funded by federal, state, local, foundation and industry sponsors. We currently serve over sixty Price faculty and manage a grant portfolio of over $100 million. We act as the liaison between the Price School and the central USC offices to ensure the proper submission of proposals and management of awards.
Responsibilities include:
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Directly or indirectly manages program and administrative staff
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Manages a portfolio of complex grants and contracts, as well as provides short-term backup coverage for staff during periods of absence or leave
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Provides coaching and mentoring as necessary
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Monitors proposal caseloads and makes assignment recommendations accordingly
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Serves as a subject matter expertise on complex projects and helps guide other staff in interpreting complex policies
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Oversees the creation of program budgets
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Facilitates and assumes a leadership role in the resolution of problems referred by internal contracts and grants staff and departmental research administrators
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Develops and implements operational and administrative policies for the school
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Other research administration and management duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
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Related Master’s degree
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10 years experience in research administration
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $109,165.32 – $132,247.02. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
About the Sol Price School of Public Policy
Ranked among the top schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and has as its mission to improve the quality of life for people and their communities worldwide. The School is composed of overlapping disciplines that generate innovative approaches to critical issues ranging from health-care policy to homelessness, and sustainability to congestion – to name a few. A wide-ranging curriculum, including extensive experiential learning, prepares our graduates to navigate problems that demand multi-layered solutions driven by critical, informed thinking.
The Price School, founded in 1929, is anchored by four departments: Public Policy and Management, Health Policy and Management, Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Estate Development; and Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis. The School’s rigorous academic programs provide students with the knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Integrating classroom instruction with real-world experience and led by some of the world’s most renowned faculty in their fields, our students establish a clear pathway to successful careers.
Our academic programs are augmented by numerous research centers, institutes and initiatives that provide additional research expertise and experiences, notable among them are: The Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public; The Center for Philanthropy and Public Policy; The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate; The METRANS Transportation Consortium; The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics; and The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy. Together, they account for over $100 million in externally funded research grants and contracts.
Our departments and research enterprise provide unmatched breadth and depth to tackle an enormous range of challenges facing our country and the world. Our graduates hold leadership positions across diverse sectors – public, private, and nonprofit – championing the advancement of the common good. They come from around the world and from a variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds to create a rich intellectual environment that celebrates, supports and benefits from diverse people and opinions.
Join the Price School and work as a trusted partner in shaping an environment of innovation and excellence.
The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience
7 Years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, A-21, A-110, A-133,
CAS). Knowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate University policies
and procedures. Excellent oral, written, and communication skills. Excellent analytical
skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools. Strong accounting skills;
knowledge of accounting principles. Expert in project management, including managing
international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts. Knowledge of
personnel management, including proposing effort for and training and hiring of students,
post-doctorals, academic appointments, regular staff, bargaining unit staff, and consultants,
along with the circumstances appropriate for each type of position.
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